Open a business in Cayman Islands
Searching for relief from the high taxes at home? Worried about the negative news reports about big corporations using tax havens to avoid paying taxes back home? Is it legal to go offshore? The answer is yes, if you do it properly.
It is perfectly legal to move your family outside of your home country and set up a business to take advantage of tax and business benefits offered by offshore jurisdictions. You have the right to enhance the value of your property and the right to improve it's protection, if you play by the rules of that jurisdiction and abide by its laws. We are also happy to place you in contact with our preferred service providers regarding tax advice.
Going offshore can give you access to investment and business opportunities that may not be available in your home country. In a global economy, international investments allow you to diversify and reduce your portfolio risk. Some business owners and entrepreneurs set up a physical presence offshore which helps them grow their businesses internationally.
There are plenty of good reasons to go offshore:
- Tax benefits
- Protection from fluctuating currencies
- Investment diversification
- Asset protection
- Stability against problems in home countries
- Operating an active business
- An improved lifestyle
An offshore company can be set up as a subsidiary for your business back home, such as a Canadian mother company setting up a subsidiary in the Cayman Islands, to take advantage of a Tax Information Exchange Agreement between Canada and the Cayman Islands, that provides some benefits to Canadian companies. Or you can launch a totally new company to reach global markets from an offshore destination. Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), a special economic zone in the Cayman Islands, allows you to easily incorporate and set up a physical presence with offices. CEC will also assist with your staffing needs, helping you better prepare for your move.
It's legal to open an offshore bank account even if you still live at home, but there are reporting requirements that you must adhere to. Americans need to stay compliant with U.S. reporting laws, so if you are a US citizen, know what the rules are. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also requires Americans to report interest in all their foreign companies, and they need to file a tax statement for each company's profits. Make sure you get the right tax advice from an expert in your home country first, to understand your obligations to your home country.
The truth, is that having an offshore entity isn’t illegal and can provide important benefits for even average people trying to protect their assets and provide, for example, for their future retirement. Far from scandalous, these benefits can sometimes be simply practical and administrative.
Now that you know more about offshore companies, let us help you achieve the next step. If you're looking for the perfect place to make your mark and grow your business, then look no further than the Cayman Islands. Grand Cayman is ready to help you make it happen. Why is this such a great place to establish your business? Cayman’s legendary tax-neutral status provides appealing economic incentives, but it takes more than a strong financial foundation to fuel innovation. CEC offers additional benefits to buoy your approach to growth and expansion. To find out more about these benefits visit 'Why Innovate from Cayman' blog post.
Setting up your business in Cayman can be easy. Get in touch with us and we will show you how.
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